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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1936

Page

3

Pomeroy Association of Churches Sets September Meeting

The annual meeting of the Pomeroy Association of Churches will be at Carpenter Baptist Church on Thursday September 3. The program includes devotions reports discussions and talks on church functions missions and worship with a noon picnic and a youth fellowship supper.

Carpenter Pomeroy Association of Churches Carpenter Baptist Church Ivan C. Lucas S. A. Phillips George Sagen Gallipolis T. T. Shelton Christ G. E. Bartlett Marietta I. N. Clover Youngstown Paul Judson Morris Granville State Farm Grove Carpenter B.Y.P.A Ewing Walters G. F. Bartlett Gordon S. Seagrave Burma

Sheriff Sale of Minerals in Lochtown Township Ohio

Athens County court sale lists 20 acres of coal and minerals in Loch town Township Lo town area described with boundaries and rights of way for mining. Auction set for September 21 1936 at 1 30 p m at the Athens County Courthouse with cash terms and attorney Foster B Cornwell listed.

James E. Griffith Athens Ohio Loch Town Lodi Athens County Long Run No. & Coal Pittsburgh Lodi Township Long Run Road Coolville Ridge Road Charles Stratton Dorothy J. Parmiter Foster B, Cornwell

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Visits

Local social notes list visits and travels of residents and relatives from Pomeroy and nearby towns. Entries mention trips to Columbus, Charleston, Athens, Marietta, Gallipolis, Huntington, Parkersburg, and Cleveland, plus hospital stays, picnics, and family gatherings on Lincoln Hill and at local farms.

Pomeroy Roy Tracy J. R. Elder Columbus Fred Langlotz E. Main St Jacob Fisher and Sons Charleston Hiram Fisher William Matalack Grant Roberts Steubenville Clarence Bailey Bradbury St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Ralph Gilmore Clover Farm Athens Byron Bing Black Lake Mich George Pooler George Finkle Marietta Pooler Mary Pooler James Hazelton Tom McClellan Huntington Lafe Williamson Harrisonville Road Earl Russell Howard Russell Wolf Pen George Earl Williamson O. B. Elberfeld Homer Marshington Dexter Jake Roller Mulberry Ave Gallipolis Keno Effie Lindsey Akron Pearl Malden Breezy Heights Mildred Strauss Rollin Price Alvin Norris Alice Ewing Mary A. A. Massar Norman Klees James Russ Hartford Eva Russ Tommie Stroup Daniel Tracy Mrs. Nor

Opera Star Puzzle Clue Set Returns with Names

A large set of crossword style clues appears to revolve around an operatic female star and various wordplay entries. Across and down lists reference musical terms, dates, objects, and common nouns linked to theater, performance, and general knowledge.

Corn Will Be Seen in Field

Ohio State University announces field days in Ohio to compare hybrid corn with local varieties. In Meigs County the Carpenter Experiment Farm field day on September 11 offers in situ trials under identical conditions. Earlier trials across hundreds of farms show hybrids yield 15 to 20 percent more per acre, with sturdier stalks, fewer barren stalks, less smut, and greater drought resistance.

Pomeroy Ohio State University Ohio Meigs County George W. Kreitler Carpenter Experiment Farm Carpenter

Sons of Veterans Camp on River at Long Bottom

MIDDLEPORT Feeney Bennett Squadron Sons of the American Legion held a weekend camping trip near Long Bottom with twenty boys and local post volunteers. George Childs led instruction with Cline M Matthews overseeing athletics and William Bolin and Lawrence Taylor in charge of commissary. Activities included swimming fishing wrestling stunting and baseball. Several boys passed swimming tests and Sunday Parents Day featured a picnic dinner.

Middleport Feeney-Bennett Squadron Sons of the American Legion Long Bottom George Childs Cline M. Matthews William Bolin Lawrence Taylor Richard Matthews Bill Childs Ted Glaze Joe Morris George Bills Hackett Billy

Veterans to Host District Conference in Pomeroy

Veterans of Foreign Wars members welcomed news that Pomeroy will host the district conference of seventeen Southeastern Ohio counties on October 1. State officers will be joined by delegates and a 59 piece Newark brass band for the parade and ceremonies. J. E. Mahoney urged hospitality while joking about the County Bastille, promising a warm reception for hundreds of guests.

Foreign Wars Meigs County Pomeroy Ohio Newark J. E. Mahoney Bastille

Carsons Meet On Home Farm

POMEROY The second annual reunion of Robert Carson descendants was held Sunday Aug 30 at Sutton M E church on the farm bought by Robert before the Civil War. Hampton Carson of Racine attended with others including possible survivor John who vanished 25 years ago. A basket dinner and stories followed. J E Carson Bucyrus was elected president with Herman R Carson of Long Bottom as vice president. The third reunion is set for the second Sunday in August 1937 at an announced location.

Simpson M. E. Church George McQuigg Jacob Zeiher Gallipolis McQuigg Zeiher Zeiher Were Business Visitors and Mrs. McQuigg Visited Mrs. Elizabeth Heckar Holzer Hospital Florence Rumbaugh Huntington Claude Durst Edward Shoemaker Newport Pomeroy Gerald Jones Rutland Kenneth Grueser Lincoln Hill Edison Hobhsteter Ethan Harper Jack Robinson Dallas Roush Oscar Scholl Charles Cowen Main St Cora Webb Langsville Alice Miller J. E. Carson Bucyrus Herman R. Carson Long Bottom Crystal Gill Leon W. Va

Heaton Family Holds Annual Reunion at Flat Woods

Heaton relatives gathered Sunday at Flat Woods for the annual reunion with 135 members present. A picnic lunch followed at noon and new officers were elected, including President Clarence Heaton Vice President Dayton Will and Secretary Treasurer Mrs Gladys Violet. Several relatives traveled from afar to attend.

Pomeroy Heaton Flat Woods Clarence Heaton Dayton Will Gladys Violet

Accident victim Pomeroy Sullivan improved at home

Frank Sullivan of Laurell Street, badly injured Sunday when his car was struck by L D McMaster’s vehicle at the Sycamore and Main Street intersection, was reported somewhat improved today. McMaster, driving west on Main, lost control as another car came from Sycamore Street.

Middleport Notes Travel, Visits and Local Moves

Middleport residents enjoyed travels to Fremont and Cleveland for the Great Lakes Exposition and a Columbus trip to hear Rev. Vincent Beery. Local family moves include the Kellys purchasing a Locust Street home and the Brickles renting the Downing farm. several relatives visited, returning home.

Middleport Vesta Nora McCoy C. B. Forrest Fremont Cleveland C. F. Reed Vivian Middleton Columbus Vincent Beery Bryden Road Presbyterian Church Beery Jane Stansbury Grant St Ruth Rowley Ruth Ann Rutland James Titus Grandview M. L. Kelly Conghenour Locust St Kellys M. L. Brickles Railroad St Downing Farm Leading Creek Esther Hoyt Bess Sanborn Chicago Westminster College Betty Reed Charleston Mary Keesey Frank Fulton Beulahville Estella Roush Ida Kent Marsh Cottageville W. Va Albert Kuntz Pomeroy

Pomeroy Council Sets Special Meeting For Funding

Special meeting of the Pomeroy Council will be held Wednesday evening to seek funds for payment on government projects. Clerk Alvin Norris announced the session and its primary purpose.

Pomeroy Alvin Norris Norris

Former Meigs Couple Wedded 55 Years

POMEROY The Denver Post published the fifty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs D R Williams longtime Meigs County residents formerly of Pomeroy and Minersville Laura Roush sister of Nellia Smith and brothers Roush of Pomeroy Nellia Smith family linked to Meigs County Williams brother of the late Mrs Dave Morgan of Flat Woods both now living in Louisville Colo Married in Minersville around 1906 the couple has lived in Louisville since 1906

Pomeroy Denver Colo D. R. Williams

Dr. Rosalind Eberst Leaves for Philadelphia Internship

Dr. Rosalind Eberst departed Monday to enter the Woman's Hospital in Philadelphia as an intern for one year.

Pomeroy Rosalind Eberst Philadelphia The Woman's Hospital

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